Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T696 ARUMOT history
T696 ARU is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2024 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 124,155 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 May 2024
- Mileage
- 124,155 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,027 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T696 ARU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T696 ARU was last recorded at 124,155 miles on 11 May 2023, 7,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 116,955 miles · 9 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,200 miles
- Average per year
- 9,027 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 124,155 miles
- 2022 – 116,955 miles
- 2020 – 108,962 miles
- 2019 – 105,200 miles
- 2018 – 101,672 miles
- 2017 – 95,581 miles
- 2016 – 80,261 miles
- 2015 – 62,468 miles
- 2014 – 47,380 miles
- 2013 – 37,496 miles
- 2012 – 28,439 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,155 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Both front tyres wearing on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Both rear tyres nearing wear indicators
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 2 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,155 miles (+7,200)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 124,155 miles
- Test number
- 325911795826
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,955 miles (+200)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 116,955 miles
- Test number
- 829235402058
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail116,755 miles (+7,793)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,755 miles
- Test number
- 994621960532
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Two central mounts (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,962 miles (+131)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 108,962 miles
- Test number
- 612577608075
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres nearing wear indicators
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail108,831 miles (+3,631)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,831 miles
- Test number
- 532367353173
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres nearing wear indicators
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,200 miles (+3,528)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 105,200 miles
- Test number
- 861104669850
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,672 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 101,672 miles
- Test number
- 446265614572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,668 miles (+6,087)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,668 miles
- Test number
- 409967724260
- MajorEmissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass95,581 miles (+15,320)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 95,581 miles
- Test number
- 524325420005
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)
Pass80,261 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 80,261 miles
- Test number
- 609746251620
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryRear springs corroded
Fail80,261 miles (+17,793)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,261 miles
- Test number
- 187153494051
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryRear springs corroded
Pass62,468 miles (+15,088)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 62,468 miles
- Test number
- 522199414571
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass47,380 miles (+9,884)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 47,380 miles
- Test number
- 417244354273
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass37,496 miles (+9,057)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 37,496 miles
- Test number
- 657965453271
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 28,439 miles
- Test number
- 187966572236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T696 ARU
- Does T696 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T696 ARU expired on 10 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T696 ARU?
- The MOT on T696 ARU expired on 10 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T696 ARU done?
- T696 ARU was recorded at 124,155 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2023, an average of 9,027 miles a year.
- Has T696 ARU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T696 ARU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on T696 ARU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T696 ARU find?
- T696 ARU passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2023 with 4 advisories: exhaust heat shield loose; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.
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